West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks about Jadavpur University. Banerjee argued that student demonstrations are the true expression of democracy and said the university’s longstanding reputation among top institutions should not be dismissed. She claimed Modi’s comments insult not only the campus but also its passionate students.
Bangladesh’s nationwide student protests have turned violent, leaving at least six dead and hundreds injured. The unrest was sparked when the High Court reinstated a 30% government job quota for families of 1971 war freedom fighters, a benefit that had been scrapped in 2018. The Supreme Court later suspended the order and scheduled an August 7 hearing.
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